Brion: The two part Cold Mold Compound (Item #701-046) from Rio Grande was used to make a mold and then an impression was made with the shape wan...

Gary Please post the WIP on making an integral. I know that our members would appreciate it.

During the PMC Sterling Silver class at Rio Grande we had some hands on projects to complete which were very helpful in the learning process. I made t...

Gary Good to hear that you are safe. Steve Culver, Brion Tomberlin, and I were trying to contact you after the storm went through Branson to chec...

Master Smith Steve Dunn is the instructor for a class at GRS in Emporia, Kansas for May 14 - 18, 2012.

There is an excellent discussion on building a Clam Shell Guard with step by step instructions and photos by Craig Camerer, JS and Steve Culver, MS on...

Michael: I place the knife on a jig that I made from a piece of angle iron that has a flat metal surface with leather on the bottom and clamp the...

The tools and techniques used to work with PMC Bronze Clay are very similar to those used in working with PMC Sterling Silver. Rio Grande has produced...

Brion Guard Styles is an excellent Topic of the Month. I would encourage everyone to not only describe guard styles and construction techniques b...

Rick As I indicated in my first post I am working on an article using my notes taken during the class for publication in this thread. I will be d...

Bill just finished the final schedule for the Spring Great Smoky Mountain Hammer-In and I received a copy from Cindy. Download a copy below: ...

I just received notification that Master Smith Mike Williams will be the instructor for the the two week (ten days) Introduction to Bladesmithing Clas...

Yes, it should not be a problem but please ask each of the demonstrators first as a matter of courtesy. Also I am receiving information about the...